Sony HDR-CX190 Camcorder

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24 Reasons For

Sony Has Good Reviews for Its Video Cameras

Medium sensor size video cameras built by Sony have good ratings on average. We also checked the reviews for all video cameras (not just medium sensor size video cameras) and found that Sony also has good ratings across its entire range.

Nice Design

One Sony HDR-CX190 reviewer mentioned in their reviews that it was neat. Margaret gave it a score of 4 stars and she wrote on Amazon “The whole thing is very neat though and convenient to carry”.

Good Size

One Sony HDR-CX190 reviewer concluded that the product was compact.

Good Product Quality

One customer thought the Sony HDR-CX190 was good quality. Digitalversus.com mentioned on expert review site Digital Versus “The image quality certainly isn't the best example of Full HD.”.

Full HD HD Type

The HD type of this video camera is Full HD, which is typical of many video cameras of this type and age.

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Has an Image Stabiliser

Like most of the other camcorders of a comparable spec and age to the HDR-CX190, the Sony HDR-CX190 has an image stabiliser.

SDXC Memory Card

The HDR-CX190 supports an SDXC memory card which is better than most camcorders of this age and spec. Most camcorders of a comparable age and type to it support an SD memory card. This Sony camcorder also support an MS PRO Duo and MS Pro-HG Duo memory card. SDXC cards are SD cards but with a much higher capacity and faster processing speeds. They have a maximum capacity of 2TB (Terabytes).

An SDXC memory card is actually the best supported memory card type amongst all similar spec video cameras that are a comparable age to the HDR-CX190.

Lithium Battery

This camcorder has a Lithium battery, which is the most frequently found battery on video cameras that have been available for a comparable time to it.

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Has Seven Scene Modes

The Sony HDR-CX190 has a greater number of scene modes than most camcorders that are a similar age to it. The most commonly found scene mode is Portrait, but this scene mode is not found on this Sony camcorder. The scene modes Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Snow, Sunrise and Sunset are also found on this video camera.

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Fairly Long Maximum Focal Length

With a maximum focal length of 1,320 millimeter, the HDR-CX190 has a fairly long maximum focal length compared to most of the other video cameras of this age and spec. The maximum focal lengths of medium sensor size video cameras that were released around the same time as the HDR-CX190 range from 4mm to 1,900mm.

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Has a Built-In Display

The HDR-CX190 has a built-in display, as do most of the other medium sensor size video cameras that have been on the market for more than two years.

Other video cameras with a built-in display currently available which you might also want to look at include because of it's better review score, the HMX-R10, or the QF20 both from Samsung or the Sony HDR-CX240 ($199.99).

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1080p Video Mode

This camcorder has a 1080p video mode, which is typical of many comparable spec video cameras that are a similar age to it.

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H.264 Video Format

This video camera has a H.264|MPEG4 video format, which is the most frequently found video format on video cameras of a comparable type and age to it.

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Has One White Balance Mode

The HDR-CX190 has a greater number of white balance modes than most medium sensor size video cameras that have been around for around the same time as it. This Sony video camera has an Auto white balance mode, which is the most commonly found white balance mode found on medium sensor size video cameras that have been available for around the same time as the HDR-CX190.

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BIONZ Image Processor

This video camera has a BIONZ image processor, which is the most commonly found image processor on medium sensor size video cameras that have been on the market for a comparable time to it.

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1920 X 1080 Pixels Video Resolution

This video camera supports a video resolution of 720 x 480|1440 x 1080|1920 x 1080 pixels, which is the most commonly supported video resolution on comparable spec video cameras that are a similar age to it.

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CMOS Sensor Type

This video camera has a CMOS sensor type, which is typical of many camcorders of a similar age and type to it.

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Has Three Cables Included

The number of included cables found on the HDR-CX190 is more than most video cameras that were launched around the same time as it. This camcorder has a USB cable included, which is the most frequently found cable included found on medium sensor size video cameras that have been on the market for around the same time as the HDR-CX190. The cables included "AC" and "AV" are also found on this video camera.

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1920 X 1080 Pixels Maximum Video Resolution

This video camera has a maximum video resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is the most commonly found maximum video resolution on video cameras of this spec and age.

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JPG Image Format

This video camera has a JPG image format, which is the most frequently found image format on camcorders of this spec and age.

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LCD Display

This camcorder has an LCD display, which is typical of many medium sensor size video cameras that have been available for around the same time as it.

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Small

At only 51 millimeters, the HDR-CX190 is fairly small compared to most of the other video cameras of this age and spec. The average width of medium sensor size video cameras that are a comparable age to the HDR-CX190 is 69mm.

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11 Reasons Against

Poor Expert Reviews

The average expert rating of this Sony video camera is 62% based on five expert reviews from sites including CNET.com, Digital Versus, CNET.com.au and Les Numeriques.com. This puts this medium sensor size camcorder in the bottom 23% of all the video cameras of a similar type and age when ranked by average expert review score.

Only 1/5.8" Optical Sensor Size

This camcorder has a 1/5.8" optical sensor size, which is typical of many medium sensor size video cameras that have been on the market for around the same time as it.

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Does Not Have an Interchangeable Lens

Most video cameras that have been around for more than two years do not have an interchangeable lens. The Sony HDR-CX190 is no exception to this as it too does not have an interchangeable lens.

We compared this video camera to all the other camcorders with an interchangeable lens and we think the HS900, or the HDC-SD90 both from Panasonic or the CamOne Fly Cam One which also has a higher rating is also worth considering.

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Quite Low Megapixel Count

The HDR-CX190 has one of the lower megapixel counts (only 1.31 megapixels) amongst medium sensor size video cameras of this age. The average megapixel count of camcorders of a similar age and spec to the HDR-CX190 is 6.3MP.

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Very Low Movie Megapixel Count

At only 1.31 megapixels, the Sony HDR-CX190 has a fairly low movie megapixel count compared to most of the other comparable spec camcorders that were launched more than two years ago. The lowest movie megapixel count of medium sensor size video cameras that were released more than two years ago is 0.49MP and the highest is 9.9MP.

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Not 3D Compatible

The HDR-CX190 is not 3D compatible. Most of the other medium sensor size video cameras that have been on the market for around the same time as the HDR-CX190 are also not 3D compatible.

If you are looking for a camcorder that is 3D compatible then you might want to look at the HDC-SD90, or the HDC-Z10000E both from Panasonic which is also higher rated.

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Does Not Have a Night Mode

Like most of the other video cameras that are a comparable age to the HDR-CX190, the Sony HDR-CX190 does not have a night mode.

We think you might also be interested in other camcorders which also have a night mode including the Panasonic HDC-SD90, or the Sony HDR-PJ330 which also has a higher rating.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Projector

Most medium sensor size video cameras that have been on the market for a similar time to the HDR-CX190 do not have a built-in projector. The HDR-CX190 is no exception to this as it too does not have a built-in projector.

Not Waterproof

The HDR-CX190 is not waterproof, although this is within the context that most of the other video cameras that were released more than two years ago are also not waterproof.

If you are looking for a camcorder that is waterproof then you might also want to look at the GE DV1 which is also higher rated.

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Quite Long Minimum Focal Length

With a minimum focal length of 36 millimeters, the HDR-CX190 has a quite long minimum focal length compared to most of the other medium sensor size video cameras that have been around for a similar time to the HDR-CX190. Across all the comparable spec camcorders that were released more than two years ago the minimum focal lengths range from 1.8mm to 44mm, and the average minimum focal length is 30mm.

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Very Big Minimum Illumination

The smallest minimum illumination of medium sensor size video cameras that were released more than two years ago is 0.3lx, the biggest is 15lx, and the average minimum illumination is 3.7lx. With a minimum illumination of 11 lux, the Sony HDR-CX190 has one of the bigger minimum illumination amongst comparable spec camcorders of this age.

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5 Other reasons to consider the Sony HDR-CX190

Released Over Four Years Ago

This Sony camcorder has been on the market for over four years.

Average Digital Zoom

With a digital zoom of 300 times zoom factor, the HDR-CX190 has a relatively average digital zoom compared to most of the other video cameras of a similar spec and age to the HDR-CX190.

Alternative 300x (digital) camcorders currently available which you might also want to consider include because of it's better review score, the Canon Vixia HF M32, or the Samsung HMX-H304.

If this camcorder digital zoom is not big enough for you then you might want to look at the HDR-CX290 (320x and higher rated), the HDR-PJ240 (320x and higher rated), or the HDR-CX240 ($199.99) (320x and higher rated) all from Sony.

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Average Optical Zoom

At 25 times zoom factor, the Sony HDR-CX190 has a relatively average optical zoom compared to most of the other similar spec camcorders that have been on the market for around the same time as the HDR-CX190.

If you would prefer a bigger optical zoom then you might want to look at the HDR-CX290 (27x), the HDR-PJ240 (27x), or the HDR-CX240 ($199.99) (27x) all from Sony which also has a higher rating.

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Average Screen Size

With a screen size of 2.7 inches, the HDR-CX190 has a pretty average screen size compared to most of the other camcorders of a similar type and age to the HDR-CX190.

It may also be worth also looking at one of the alternative 2.7" screen size video cameras currently available including because of it's better review score, the Canon Vixia HF M32.

If this video camera screen size is not large enough for you then you might also want to consider the HDR-PJ260 (3"), or the HDR-CX130 ($214.70) (3") both from Sony or the Toshiba Camileo P20 (3") which also has a higher rating.

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Average Weight

The HDR-CX190 has a pretty average weight (168 grams) compared to most of the other comparable spec camcorders that have been around for a similar time to the HDR-CX190.

User Reviews

After years of having a series of more basic film and digital point and shoot cameras (currently an IXUS 60), I felt it was time to get something that bit better with a good zoom; often out... Read more…

Some of the film we have taken is very good but we were disappointed with some stills taken inside as they are covered with a grainy look. May be us, perhaps we need some lessons. The whole thing... Read more…

Camcorders have come on a pace over the last few years. This one fulfills all expectations - relatively inexpensive, the picture quality is a dream and extremely handy to use. Still exploring its... Read more…